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Aug 7, 2018 · Journalist Beth Macy's definitive account of America's opioid epidemic "masterfully interlaces stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference" (New York Times) -- from the boardroom to the courtroom and into the living rooms of Americans.
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- Beth Macy
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Aug 7, 2018 · Beth Macy's book Dopesick explores the causes and consequences of the opioid epidemic that has affected millions of Americans. Through personal stories, historical analysis, and journalistic investigation, she reveals the role of dealers, doctors, and pharmaceutical companies in creating and perpetuating this crisis.
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Dopesick is a 2018 non-fiction book by Beth Macy that traces the history and impact of opioid abuse in America. It won a Los Angeles Times Book Prize and was adapted into a Hulu miniseries starring Michael Keaton in 2021.
Nov 8, 2021 · Hulu's 'Dopesick' tells the chilling story of America's opioid crisis. Is Dopesick a true story? Mostly. Hulu's limited series is based in part on material from the nonfiction book...
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"Dopesick" is a powerful exploration of America's opioid epidemic, masterfully presented by Beth Macy. With a perfect balance of in-depth research and compassionate storytelling, Macy delves into the lives affected by addiction, dissecting the roles of dealers, doctors, and pharmaceutical companies.
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From the introduction of OxyContin in 1996, Macy investigates the powerful forces that led America's doctors and patients to embrace a medical culture where overtreatment with painkillers became the norm.
Aug 9, 2018 · Books. Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors and the Drug Company that Addicted America. Beth Macy. Bloomsbury Publishing, Aug 9, 2018 - Psychology - 416 pages. Now a major TV series on Disney+ 'A...
